Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling- To build, To design, To engage, To consult, To think along with clients and stay proactive and To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems with those amazing Procurement skills? If so, let’s talk.
Your Role and Responsibilities As an Operations Buyer, prime responsibility is to procure basic goods and services, obtain quotation, vendor on-boarding and management, end to end procurement operations, contracting knowledge a must have to evaluate risks and adhere to Client requirements.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Good communication skills with the ability to interact, convey, convince and understand depending on the requirement.
Review requisition requirements
Recognize Non-Catalog Purchases that should be directed to a Catalog Solution
Work efficiently with requester/client for additional information or any questions
Determine Source from Sourcing provided Master File
Negotiate cost savings and terms when applicable (non-contracted sources)
Understand relationships between contracts and can decipher details from contracts.
Procurement of low dollar purchases services (including source identification as needed)
Price and delivery Confirmation
PO Order receipt Confirmation
Working knowledge of ERP Tools supporting Procurement
Knowledge of all client specific processes and procedures
Complete Customer requests for set up of new suppliers including providing applicable information
Interface with clients and suppliers on supplier and payment issues in conjunction with tactical commodity manager
Maintain all relevant supplier documentation
Proficient with reporting/MS Excel to be able to maintain account specific reports and team trackers.
Ensure Audit readiness of all purchasing documents
Work with Stakeholders and Management efficiently
Positive Attitude, Planning, Curiosity, Self-discipline, Ability to work in North America time zone (7.30 PM to 4.30 AM IST)
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Procurement domain
Experience in performing duties as Operations Buyer for Global Organizations
The operations buyers will perform activities to Client preferred and IBM sourced vendors
Good Communication skills
Contracting knowledge will be a good to have additional skill set
Comprehensive commercial procurement and client facing or consulting experience
